Mark Friedman has been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Nashville Predators after struggling to find his footing with the Canucks this season and last. His overall performance has raised questions about his effectiveness at the NHL level.

Mark Friedman, a defenseman recently traded to the Nashville Predators, struggled for the Vancouver Canucks this season, with no points in five games. He mainly played in the AHL, looking to find his form.

Mark Friedman has been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Nashville Predators. Known for his depth defense capabilities, he played sparingly in the NHL this season but has more experience in the AHL.

Mark Friedman, born in 1995, is the only active NHL player with a Christmas birthday. Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers, he played three seasons with the team before being claimed by the Penguins in 2021. After contributing in 54 games with Pittsburgh, Friedman was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in October 2023, where he has played limited games since the move.

Mark Friedman has been getting more ice time than Vincent Desharnais, highlighting Desharnais' struggles to perform consistently. In a recent game, Friedman played more minutes than Desharnais, who has been a healthy scratch too often, raising questions about Desharnais' fit within the team's defensive lineup.